A curated collection of wedding inspiration, planning guidance, and timeless ideas designed to help you create a celebration filled with meaningful details, gracious hospitality, and unforgettable moments.

Notes From the Front Porch

Southern Wedding Traditions, Stories, and Planning Tips

Tips On Booking Your Wedding Vendors

Let’s plan your wedding! This process all starts with selecting and booking your wedding vendors. Do Your Research Reading reviews and getting feedback on other couple’s experience with the vendors you are considering is so important. This is why we have a network of vendors we know and trust to refer you to! Always seek […]

Engagements, Vendors, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips

Tips On Booking Your Wedding Vendors

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Tipping Your Wedding Vendors

Your wedding vendors work hard! How do you show your appreciation? We have the breakdown of how to tip your vendors. DJ/MC – 15% of their service Bartender – 15-20% of total bill Hair/Makeup – 20% of services Wedding Planner – 15-20 of their cost of services Photographer/Videographer – 15-20% of their cost of services […]

Budget, Vendors, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips

Tipping Your Wedding Vendors

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Plan your wedding with a little more clarity.

Download The Ultimate Southern Wedding Planning Checklist for a simple guide to what to focus on and when, from the moment you get engaged through your wedding day.

The guide includes the month-by-month timeline, vendor booking checklist, wedding-day emergency kit, and final planning reminders.

- Jocelyn & Malik

“Working with Destiny Events for my wedding was amazing! Sherrissa and her team made sure the hiccups during our wedding were covered and fixed. The day was beautiful and she was there every step of the way!”

- Montez & Alexia

“I just want to express my extreme gratitude! The level of service is commendable and should be modeled after! Overly exceeded my expectations!!! Sherrissa and her team were prompt and very available when we had adjustments 10/10”

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Planning your wedding?

Stay one step ahead with The Ultimate Southern Wedding Planning Checklist, a free guide to help you know what to focus on and when.